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Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain — Meaning & Song Guide

by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Afternight Vibes

Revamped, Vol. 3 (Remix) · 2022-02-18

Last updated: May 2026

What is “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” about?

“Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” is a melancholic indie song in Hindi by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Afternight Vibes (Revamped, Vol. 3 (Remix), 2022-02-18). The title translates to a phrase concerning the endurance of emotional injury. Read what the song is about below, or stream it on Spotify and YouTube Music.

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What “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” is about

The title translates to a phrase concerning the endurance of emotional injury. As a phrase, it suggests themes of resilience and the weight of personal hardship. Listeners often gravitate toward this title when seeking music that reflects on the complexities of internal struggle and emotional vulnerability.

This track is a collaboration between Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Afternight Vibes, released on February 18, 2022. It is featured as part of the Revamped, Vol. 3 (Remix) album. The Hindi-language production is suitable for listeners interested in contemporary remixes of traditional vocal styles.

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Meaning & Story Behind “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”

What Does “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” Mean?

Dil pe zakham khate hain (दिल पे ज़ख़्म खाते हैं) means 'the heart keeps taking wounds' — zakham is Urdu for a wound or injury, and the phrase describes a heart that absorbs blow after blow yet keeps loving. It is the language of the classical qawwali tradition, where love and suffering are inseparable, and the truest lover is the one who endures the most pain without turning away. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan delivers it with the overwhelming devotional force that made him legendary — a voice that turns anguish into something transcendent, almost sacred. The wounds here are not complaints; they are proof of the depth of feeling, badges of a love — earthly or divine — that refuses to protect itself. In the Sufi register Nusrat sang in, enduring pain is a spiritual discipline: the heart broken open until it can hold something greater. For anyone searching the meaning, dil pe zakham khate hain names love as brave, willing suffering.

FAQs About “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”

What is the meaning of “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”?

Where can I listen to “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”?

Stream “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Afternight Vibes on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and other platforms.

What language is “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” in?

“Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” is a melancholic indie song in Hindi, from the album “Revamped, Vol. 3 (Remix)” by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Afternight Vibes.

Who sang “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”?

“Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” is written and performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Afternight Vibes (My Geet AI Beats), the independent music project of Anup Karanjkar.

Which album is “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” from?

“Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” is from the album “Revamped, Vol. 3 (Remix)”, released 2022-02-18.

Are the English lyrics of “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain” available?

Yes — full romanized lyrics and a complete English translation of “Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain”, plus the meaning behind the song, are right here on this page.